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Coprosma repens A. Rich.

tree bedstraw (Rubiaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very localVery strong tendencySW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Coprosma repens is an alien shrub – often prostrate in its native New Zealand, but typically taller in the Isles of Scilly (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies).

St. Mary’s (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2026-03-20

 tree bedstraw / Coprosma repens: _Coprosma repens_ is an alien shrub – often prostrate in its native New Zealand, but typically taller in the Isles of Scilly (VC1).

The flowers of Coprosma repens lack petals but have a powerful aroma.

St. Mary’s (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2026-03-20

 tree bedstraw / Coprosma repens: The flowers of _Coprosma repens_ lack petals but have a powerful aroma.

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